~ ❤️ JIm Donovan Battling Leukemia, Again ~
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As a Cleveland sports fan, I can honestly say we've been blessed with some phenomenal radio guys for all the teams. Joe Tait was obviously a legend for the Cavs, and I really enjoyed Nev Chandler and Casey Coleman along with Donovan of course. Some of our older fans here remember Gib Shanley fondley I'm sure. Herb Score literally was the voice of summer for me growing up, and I'll fight anyone anywhere that Tom Hamilton is the best baseball radio announcer anywhere.
I kind of wish I was going to the game this Sunday to see him get inducted, but then again, getting all weepy in public sucks.
I have a high opinion of Hamilton, and you may be right now that Marty Brenneman has retired, haha. Marty got pretty crotchety in his old age so Hamilton’s probably had the edge the better part of the last decade.
I have a high opinion of Hamilton, and you may be right now that Marty Brenneman has retired, haha. Marty got pretty crotchety in his old age so Hamilton’s probably had the edge the better part of the last decade.
We INDIANS / GUARDIANS / BROWNS / CAVS fans have had some great radio & TV announcers for a long time.
SO we should look aread & look back at those great moments.
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I like Jim Donovan and wish him a full recovery - a good play by play guy is accurate and clearly spoken of which of course he was...
on another note - when our family lived in NE ohio way back when
i recall a Gib Shanley TV commentary of Blanton Colliers retirement as HC of Browns after 1970 season,
as one being a calling out of the team for finishing 7-7. Pointing out that this great coach with a 68.75 winning percentage
and a Championship in 64, as Shanley expressed in disbelief that the team had quit on him.
(still not in NFL HOF let alone Browns Ring of Honor?) *
(the entire AFC were average to horrible except Baltimore and Miami compared to the NFC then )
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I just saw Jim passed away. Very sad.
I just saw Jim passed away. Very sad.
I saw the thread moved up, I was hoping for better new's. Prayers for his family
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He was great; one of us.
WSS
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RIP Jimmy.
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I was afraid of this based on his rapid entrance to the ring of honor.
Peace to his family. R.I.P Jim. You made us proud with game calls, zest for life, and the way you led your life. More important than being missed, you will be remembered. -
sad day - RIP Jim
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Sigh...
We've been blessed with some really good Browns radio play-by-play guys, Nev Chandler, Casey Coleman and Jim Donovan were the three I remember. They were also the head sports guys for Channel 5, 8 and 3, respectively growing up.
And we lost all three too soon.
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Knew it was coming, definitely a big loss for the city. One of the GOATs in all of football.
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We'll miss you Jim! And thank you for showing up as a ghost to blind the Ravens wide receivers and DB's from catching the ball today, we know that was you. The 12th man on the field today ?
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RIP Jim.
Weve been fortunate to have the best announcers in sports. Nev Chandler, Gib Shanley, Joe Tait, and others. Their greatness is a reflection of Cleveland’s sports fans. Too bad the teams never matched either of their greatness.
Tom Hamilton sucks tho.
RIP Jim.
Weve been fortunate to have the best announcers in sports. Nev Chandler, Gib Shanley, Joe Tait, and others. Their greatness is a reflection of Cleveland’s sports fans. Too bad the teams never matched either of their greatness.
Tom Hamilton sucks tho.
I agree on Hamilton... I can't stand his lispy,whiny voice.. Although since they dropped the name "Indians"... I haven't cared anymore... Dolan can go fuck himself...
No disrespect to JD... I thought Nev Chandler was 10x's better and 10'x more creative...
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